Head Nurse jobs in Indiana

• Assess sick children, including those with head lice and provide isolation when appropriate, but never leaving a sick child alone
• Supervise the administration and storage of children’s medication, and medical procedures, including staff training when needed ensuring proper policies and procedures are followed
• Work with families, primary care physicians and Head Start staff to develop and implement individualized health care plans and/or emergency care plans for children identified as needing such
• Assist with enrollment of participant into the program, helping to secure all needed health screenings, exams and information and document in the data tracking software
• Collaborate with health assistant, home visitors, advocates and teachers to ensure all health needs are being communicated with the family
• Provide training and guidance to parents and community members on a variety of pertinent topics in the area of health and safety including developmentally appropriate classroom experiences as necessary
• Work with Health Manager to provide a planned program of experience and activities, which enhance the parental role as the primary influence in their child’s development
• Participate in the Health Services Advisory Committee and utilize the Committee in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the health content area
• Provide basic care to sick or injured staff when workplace incidents occur
  

• Supervise the implementation of all early childhood health services including but not limited to:

Complete hearing and vision screenings, maintain complete heath records and confidentiality of all records, up-to-date height and weight measurements records, monitor immunization status of program children

• Maintain an ongoing system of health tracking via written files and computer files
• Provide complete documentation monthly      
  

• Supervise direct report staff (2 health assistants) by monitoring performance, providing staff development/training, and conducting performance evaluations 
• Collaborate with the Health Manager to participate in the hiring process for health staff
  

• Reliable, consistent attendance is a requirement and essential function of the job.
• Positive relationships are developed with staff, parents, children and the community
• Professional knowledge, skills and attitudes are enhanced by the utilization of opportunities and resources available,
• Confidentiality will be maintained in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and agency policy.
• Responsibilities are carried out to a successful completion
• Desired results are achieved with children, parents, staff and community by effectively using all forms of communication

• Indiana Registered Nurse; or RN willing to obtain an Indiana License within (60) working days; or in the absence of a qualified Registered Nurse Applicant
• Hold or obtain a First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire and maintain current certifications
• Knowledge of and interest in child and family health care, which includes preventive, early intervention, and health maintenance practices
• Highly organized with the ability to work unsupervised to accomplish tasks as needed
• Attention to detail, with accuracy in record keeping and data entry
• Dependability, punctuality, flexibility and time management skills are required
• Ability to communicate with children, parents, community providers and staff in a professional manner.
• Ability to safely and physically transport a preschool/toddler/infant child; vision and hearing adequate to supervise children
• Ability to be flexible; work as a member of a cooperative team, or independently when needed
• Computer literate, with skills sufficient to work in the tracking system and generate letters, etc

• Family friendly work schedule (Monday-Thursday 7am-4pm, some Fridays (4 hours only) required)
• 49 week position (1 week unpaid in October, December, and July)
• Paid holidays and breaks
• PTO hours accrued monthly
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (agency pays $500 per month, employee pays the rest)
• Life Insurance (Agency paid)
• Paid professional development